Safety Specialist

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

Safety Specialist improving field safety for Lewis Tree Service’s utility vegetation management operations. Training crews, investigating incidents, and overseeing OSHA/ANSI compliance across New York.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $64,000 - $74,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety training and compliance, with a strong focus on OSHA and ANSI regulations. Capable of effectively communicating safety policies and conducting risk assessments in outdoor and operational environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

OSHA ComplianceSafety TrainingCTSP CertificationBilingual (Spanish/English)Vegetation Management

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Hard Skills

Line ClearanceRisk AssessmentIncident InvestigationFirst Aid/CPRRoping and RiggingAerial RescueCollision AvoidanceSafety Policy InterpretationWorksite ObservationSafety Program Communication

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivational SkillsCommunicationCoachingPartnership Building

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteUtility Line-Clearance ToolsSmartphonesComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30 HourCUSPCTSPASPGSPISA Arborist

Industry Keywords

Safety ImprovementsVegetation Management PracticesDOT RegulationsTree Industry StandardsPPE Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while modeling Lewis’s Operating Principles
Build and maintain partnerships with Operations to drive continuous safety improvements
Participate in morning huddles and deliver safety tailgates/safety moments to job crews
Conduct worksite observations to identify risks and assess compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Provide feedback to Operations Leadership
Interpret and communicate company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Train and coach employees on utility line-clearance tools, roping and rigging, collision avoidance, climbing techniques, aerial rescue, electrical safety, and First Aid/CPR
Investigate and analyze incidents to facilitate organizational learning
Prepare evaluations, summary reports, and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership
Communicate safety program needs with regional leadership
Report timely and accurately to Safety and Operations Regional Leadership
Provide governance and oversight during field visits with Safety Specialists, Operations Leadership, and field crews
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of High School diploma/GED with safety/industry-related credentials (CUSP, CTSP, ASP, GSP, ISA Arborist) or equivalent experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in line clearance or related industry
Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI requirements
OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required
Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures
Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and tree industry regulations and standards
Ability to travel 30–40% of the time, including overnight
Ability to work in outdoor field environments and occasionally office environments
PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards
CTSP certification required within 1 year of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid training and certifications
Health, dental, vision & HSA options
401(k) + match
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and internal promotion opportunities
Equal employment opportunity workplace